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Market Commentary
Managing Your Finances After the Loss of a Spouse
Handling financial matters while navigating the emotions of losing a spouse can feel daunting. But by addressing the most urgent financial needs, you can make a clear path forward.
July 19, 2024
How to Hedge Against an Event-Driven Correction
How to use S&P 500 put options for temporary downside portfolio protection when concerns over an event-driven sell-off are elevated.
July 16, 2024
Q2 Surprises and What Could Surprise in Q3
Discover what surprised markets in the second quarter of 2024 and understand the potential drivers of volatility for the third quarter.
July 15, 2024
Good News on Inflation & Investment Rules to Live By (With Ned Davis)
Liz Ann Sonders interviews market veteran Ned Davis about his overall strategy and the importance of understanding market psychology.
July 12, 2024
Potential Rate Cuts and the Path to Sustainable Growth (With Joe Brusuelas)
Kathy Jones interviews economist Joe Brusuelas from RSM about the pace of growth in the economy and what keeps him up at night.
July 5, 2024
How Much "Tech" Do You Own?
Owning only the U.S. stock market likely means being overweight Tech. But Tech stocks don't always outperform. Investors may want to look outside the U.S. to be diversified.
July 1, 2024
Midyear Outlook: The Fed & the U.S. Economy
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss the broader macroeconomic outlook and potential central bank policy for the second half of the year.
June 28, 2024
Identifying Head-and-Shoulders Patterns in Stock Charts
Identifying so-called head-and-shoulders patterns can be tricky.
June 18, 2024
Election Risk Returns
A top risk for investors, elections may see a shift from centrist to more populist policy that could slow exports, raise inflation, and increase volatility in the global markets.
June 17, 2024
How Much Cash Is Too Much Cash?
Today's relatively high yields from savings accounts and other cash investments are tempting, but don't overdo it.
June 14, 2024
Can Agency Bonds Offer Extra Yield?
Federal agency bonds generally carry the same high credit rating as U.S. Treasuries, yet can sometimes offer slightly higher yields. Here's what to consider.
June 14, 2024
Will a Maturity Wall Matter for Investors?
High-yield bond issuers face a wall of maturity debt over the next four years. Could it spell trouble for the high-yield bond market?
June 14, 2024
4 Reasons to Try Paper Trading
Paper trading isn't only for beginners. Here are four reasons you might benefit from a simulated trading experience.
June 14, 2024
Midyear Outlook: Corporate Bonds and Muni Bonds
Collin Martin and Cooper Howard take a look at the state of the corporate bond and muni bond markets halfway through the year.
June 7, 2024
Deficits, Debt and Markets: Myths vs. Realities
Historically, the level of U.S. debt has had no correlation with the performance of the stock or bond markets.
June 6, 2024
Active Patience: What It's Like to Run an Investment Firm (with Mellody Hobson)
Liz Ann Sonders interviews Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, about her views on investing and the business world.
May 31, 2024
Emerging Market Contrasts: China and India
The two largest emerging markets have taken very different paths, echoing the divergence in the economic and demographic landscape for these two countries.
May 20, 2024
The Power of Compounding and the Definition of "Rich" (With Scott Galloway)
Professor Scott Galloway shares his ideas on wealth and the emotional and motivational aspects of money.
May 17, 2024
What is a Roth IRA for Kids and How Does It Work?
Using some after-school and summer earnings to save for retirement could lighten the burden for teen investors later in life.
May 14, 2024
How Innovation Drives Growth: A Conversation With Chuck Schwab
Chuck Schwab discusses the role of innovation in the markets and why he is optimistic about the future.
May 10, 2024
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